As the House GOP moves forward with its budget blueprint, Senate Republicans are grappling with internal divisions and the looming pressure to address critical funding issues. Senator John Thune expressed doubts about securing the necessary votes for the reconciliation 3.0 framework, suggesting it might slip into the lame duck session. Meanwhile, the Senate is preparing to vote on a stopgap funding bill before the August recess, with discussions about separate spending measures underway. With escalating tensions and concerns over government shutdowns, Thune indicated that the Senate GOP may need to hold the budget reconciliation bill as a backup plan. As pressure mounts, GOP leaders like Scalise are urging action, while the party deals with a mix of political risks and strategic calculations.